Global City
- June 17, 2024
- Red Brix Wall
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Global City is a city-building simulator game where you are the mayor, tasked with managing resource production, completing quests, and interacting with residents. Start by constructing basic infrastructure and gathering resources, then upgrade buildings and engage with other players for trade and collaboration, with the goal of turning a rundown town into a thriving metropolis."
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Reviews
- Global City is a visually appealing and engaging city-building game that offers a fun and relaxing experience for casual gamers.
- The game features solid city-building mechanics and a variety of tasks that can keep players entertained for hours.
- It provides a good time-killing experience, especially for those who enjoy resource management and casual gameplay.
- The game is heavily reliant on microtransactions, making it feel like a pay-to-win experience, especially in later stages.
- Players often encounter frustrating limitations, such as low storage capacity and slow progression, which can lead to a tedious grind.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including lag and a lack of proper exit options, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of Global City are generally praised for their visual appeal and cuteness, enhancing the overall experience of the city simulation genre. While some users note minor bugs and the game's mobile platform limitations, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing to an engaging and customizable gameplay experience. However, concerns about monetization and progress without payment are also highlighted.
“Building upon the city simulation genre, Global City stands out with its visually appealing graphics.”
“The graphics are nice; there are a bunch of resource types and production chains to make finished products and materials.”
“I enjoy the graphics.”
“Just not my type of city builder; the graphics are cute, though.”
“The graphics aren't too harsh either.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Global City is characterized by solid city-building mechanics, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth compared to genre leaders. While visually appealing and engaging for some, many players criticize it for being overly reliant on microtransactions and for feeling more like a mobile game than a full-fledged PC experience. Overall, it offers a mix of addictive elements but may leave players wanting more substance.
“While not revolutionary, Global City offers solid city-building mechanics.”
“At the time of writing this review, I have 52.5 hours of gameplay.”
“Building skyscrapers in Global City is like stacking pancakes, but even syrup can't mask the taste of repetitive gameplay.”
“Urban planning meets dynamic gameplay; visually stunning but lacks depth when compared to genre staples.”
“Bad game, no gameplay.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players labeling it a cash grab due to high expansion costs and limited storage. However, others found the game enjoyable and reported that in-game purchases were not necessary to progress, indicating a balance between monetization and gameplay experience.
“Great game, keeps you busy, and even though there are in-game purchases, I didn't have to buy any to advance.”
“Game was fun; I even spent some money on in-game purchases.”
“The game is a quick cash grab from the developers.”
“Game is just a cash grab; you are strangled by low storage and high expansion costs.”
“The advertising sold a game where solving traffic problems is fun.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth compared to genre leaders like SimCity, with players experiencing frustrating issues such as disappearing items for upgrades and missions. Additionally, the game's currency system is seen as inadequate, making it difficult to accumulate enough resources for necessary upgrades.
“However, it lacks depth in storyline compared to genre leaders such as SimCity.”
“I'm waiting 2 hours to create parts to start the train mission, but when the details were ready, I took it but the warehouse was empty and the plant too.”
“Citycoins, the other currency which you can only get by trading, ship/plane/train quests, town hall, events, and here and there small trivial amounts, does not rack up to the extravagant costs needed to upgrade.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly after reaching level 10, as manual clicking is required for resource collection, which can become frustrating. The limited number of farm spots and the necessity to purchase additional ones with real money contribute to a perception of the game leaning towards a pay-to-win model, leading to concerns about long-term enjoyment and progression.
“Farming materials isn't automatic; you have to click every time you want your mines to be working, be it sand or ore. This isn't bad in the first few minutes, but after level 10 it becomes annoying, especially since you only have 2 farm spots for each machine. Any additional farm spots have to be purchased with cash. The game gives you a little in the beginning, but I don't see this developing further than a pay-to-win enterprise.”
“Played for 2.5 hours but noticed way earlier that you're going to reach a point where you'd have to start spending money to progress at a decent rate, or you're in for a very tedious and boring ride.”
“Farming has been replaced; welcome to Shooterville.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of urban planning and comedic elements, likening it to a lighthearted, slightly tipsy version of SimCity. Players can expect a fun and entertaining experience that combines city-building with comedic twists.
“Urban planning meets comedy club; Global City is SimCity's hilarious, slightly drunk cousin!”
“The witty dialogue and absurd scenarios had me laughing out loud throughout the game.”
“Every mission comes with a side of humor that keeps the gameplay light and entertaining.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features no music, which has been noted by users as a significant absence in the overall experience.
“The game had no music.”
“The soundtrack was repetitive and uninspired.”
“The music didn't match the game's atmosphere at all.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing executable errors despite attempting various troubleshooting methods, including uninstalling and reinstalling the game, indicating significant stability issues.
“I encountered an exe error despite trying all troubleshooting steps, including uninstalling and reinstalling the game.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience constant lag and stability issues that ruin the overall experience.”
